Post by Bishop on Jan 31, 2014 14:23:45 GMT -5

Finally got around to seeing Dallas Buyer's Club, surely one of the biggest downers of a movie I've seen since Leaving Las Vegas. Matt McConaughey really did put on the best performance of his career, here, and is far and away the main reason to watch this movie. Don't get all the acclaim Leto's getting, though... he was still just "good", nowhere near award worthy, IMO.

Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 31, 2014 14:29:59 GMT -5

Finally got around to seeing Dallas Buyer's Club, surely one of the biggest downers of a movie I've seen since Leaving Las Vegas. Matt McConaughey really did put on the best performance of his career, here, and is far and away the main reason to watch this movie. Don't get all the acclaim Leto's getting, though... he was still just "good", nowhere near award worthy, IMO.

Post by crazykittensmile on Jan 31, 2014 14:34:04 GMT -5

Starting today, the Oscar nominated short films are playing at certain theatres for a short time. If you live near one, you should go see them! I go every year and really enjoy them. Apparently they're also available via iTunes and amazon this year, as well.

Post by Pops on Jan 31, 2014 14:39:13 GMT -5

Finally got around to seeing Dallas Buyer's Club, surely one of the biggest downers of a movie I've seen since Leaving Las Vegas. Matt McConaughey really did put on the best performance of his career, here, and is far and away the main reason to watch this movie. Don't get all the acclaim Leto's getting, though... he was still just "good", nowhere near award worthy, IMO.

Post by Bishop on Feb 2, 2014 14:24:32 GMT -5

Damn, two of my favorite actors have passed in the span of a few months... O'Toole late last year, and now this with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating news, just glad he left us with so much excellent work.

Post by ebuzzmiller on Feb 22, 2014 20:31:15 GMT -5

Like a lot of you, I resisted seeing Philomena. I assumed it would be overly sentimental and unforgivably manipulative, but I should've trusted the folks involved. Stephen Frears (High Fidelity, The Grifters, Dangerous Liaisons) is one of my favorite directors and guides things with a sure hand, and I don't think Steve Coogan has it in him to be schmaltzy. What it really is, is a level-headed depiction of the evils perpetuated by organized religion (the Catholic church specifically, go figure), and how two people at opposite ends of the ideological spectrum try to make peace with them. It's so much more than what I thought it would be, which is a sappy orphaned-child weeper.

I know there's totally no reason for any of you to trust me and my two Inforoo posts, but give it a shot.

Post by Vibes Chilled on Feb 22, 2014 21:39:14 GMT -5

Finally finished the Best Picture gauntlet after a viewing of Philomena. This was one of the strongest crops of nominated films in any given year that I can remember. I enjoyed all 9 of them, and I kinda wish Fruitvale Station was also given a nod. But what can yah do? Anyways, here's my rankings:

Post by Whoreshack on Feb 23, 2014 14:14:10 GMT -5

LLL is an early fan of the director, Destin Creeton. He's only made one other film entitled, I Am Not A Hipster, an autobiography about . Guy really gets damaged charcters down on a limited budget, which is why I'm rooting for his work. He is certainly one to watch.

Post by custeph on Mar 2, 2014 12:15:31 GMT -5

I have now seen all of the nominated movies. 12 years a slave is still top for me. I plan on doing this tonight. I hope I have enough alcohol in the house. I hope I don't die. Anybody else want to participate?